Bondz 'Gala's terrific start to life at Plymouth Argyle continued on Saturday while Frank Nouble also tasted that winning feeling in spectacular fashion.
The duo were not the only Hammers youngsters in loan action, with Freddie Sears a late substitute in a 1-0 defeat by Derby County that dented Coventry City's aspirations for the Championships play-offs. In League One, Matt Fry was still not ready to make his debut for high-fliers Charlton Athletic who won 1-0 at MK Dons.
Charlton are now just two points off the automatic promotion spots, with Swindon Town the closest of the top two. Nouble has found chances limited since his switch to the County Ground as Swindon continue to pick up fine results. Their best of the season came on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Leeds, Nouble getting the last six minutes.
It was a much more involved day for 'Gala, who has now played four full games for the Green Army and helped them to two wins and a draw. This Saturday's success was a 2-1 defeat of Doncaster Rovers that has moved them to just three points from safety at the foot of the Championship. 'Gala's loan is until the end of the season.